1
as in to specify
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
try not to refer to the recent death of her aunt
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2
as in to go (to)
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage
she studied so she wouldn't have to refer to the book during the exam
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refer (to)
Verb
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Unless otherwise specified by the instructions on your liquid masking product, let the paint dry before attempting to remove the liquid masking tape.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025 -
Officials declined to specify why the immigrants were transferred, and the government has not said whether Guantanamo might be used again in the future.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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But there’s no doubt that Jaclyn has taken it all a lot further by being so manipulative with Laurie, not to mention cheating on her husband.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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In his talk, Rasool spoke in academic language of the Trump administration’s crackdowns on diversity and equity programs and immigration and mentioned the possibility of a U.S. where white people soon would no longer be in the majority.—
Gerald Imray,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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Other sources familiar with the matter who, like all consulted for this article, have been granted anonymity to protect relations, said some players were less surprised by the decision itself, but more bemused by the timing.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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People should consult their doctors and get the shots that work for them.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
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The new policy allows Ferbert to skip the time-consuming step of asking the council for permission in the form of a briefing session that must be scheduled days in advance and publicly noticed.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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Retailers often anticipate a bump in sales around dividend time each year and even small businesses notice the uptick.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Last month, the Financial Times reported, citing sources, that Trump’s special envoy Richard Grenell had pressed Romania’s foreign minister to ease restrictions on the Tate brothers during talks at the Munich Security Conference.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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After Bell fled, police opened a missing persons investigation for the kidnapped coworker, citing concerns for her safety.—
Michael Moore Jr.,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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Studies indicate that mindfulness practitioners are less susceptible to misinformation, as meditation fosters rational thinking and deliberate decision-making.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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Some astutely noted how, in a world without enforceable contracts, there is more upside than downside to breaking a promise.—
Ann Rutledge,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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This quality, Guan noted, hadn’t been expressed in Peng’s previous films.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Religious Easter Quotes Bible quotes about the resurrection are a perfect fit for Easter.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 Mar. 2025
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Pete Rizzo — aka The Bitcoin Historian on X/Twitter — recently quoted Dorsey speculating that Bitcoin might be the currency of AI with the rationale that autonomous agents of AI will gravitate toward zero-friction transactions.—
Tor Constantino,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Refer (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refer%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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